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Ballet superstars steal the show for Ballet Nights’ third birthday

Ballet Nights 012 – Liam Woodvine and Taylor Hughes in Breath © Deborah Jaffe
Jamiel Devernay-Laurence’s Ballet Nights is celebrating its third birthday. Initially a more intimate affair at The Lanterns Studio Theatre, Ballet Nights has grown into a regular feature on the dance calendar.
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Ballet Nights scores a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe

Joseph Taylor and Sarah Chun in Massimo Moricone’s Romeo and Juliet © BalletNights_AlastairMorePhotography
The increasingly popular Ballet Nights performs at the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time to welcoming crowds.
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Ballet Nights 011 – Convergence a winning formula at Cadogan Hall

Hannah Carter and Lucius Kirst of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre in Ben Stevenson's Three Preludes © Deborah Jaffe
Another tick for the Ballet Nights team, the audience at Cadogan Hall enjoying a varied and exceptional programme of new and legacy works.
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World ballet stars and future talents at Ballet Nights’ Decadance

Sae Maeda and Harris Bell in Moskowski Waltz © Deborah Jaffe
Ballet Nights is an ambitious dance project that began two and a half years ago and was the brainchild of founder, Jamiel Devernay-Laurence. Lots to applaud while celebrating its tenth programme.
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Ballet Nights, The New Year’s Day Concert: a win on all fronts

Gareth Haw and Constance Devernay-Laurence in Moonlight by Florent Melac © Deborah Jaffe
Jamiel Devernay-Laurence’s winning formula for his Ballet Nights series has brought in new and old works, concert and dance, and continues to push the boundaries into 2026.
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Ballet Nights – Bound in Motion: another eclectic mix of excellence

Fumi Kaneko and Vadim Muntagirov in George Balanchine's Apollo © Deborah Jaffe
In true Ballet Nights tradition, Bound in Motion presented the Cadogan Hall audience with an eclectic mix of old and new works and some outstanding performances.
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Ballet Nights’ Jamiel Devernay-Laurence: a man without an off button

Jamiel Devernay-Laurence, artistic director and compère of Ballet Nights © Deborah Jaffe
Former Scottish Ballet soloist turned producer and entrepreneur Jamiel Devernay-Laurence talks candidly about the risks and joys of putting on new and alternative productions.